DAVI - Metropolis (RBL035)

No stranger to Rebellion, LA based DAVI returns to the label once more with his wonderfully smooth 'Metropolis EP' containing four original tracks. Distinguished for his layered and highly skilled production, DAVI has created an atmospheric EP.

"Metropolis is the continuation of my previous EPs on Rebellion that represent the stories from ancient history. This topic has been a big influence for me for quite some time and I'm happy to say that my story is finally complete with this EP" DAVI  says.

His musical path began after he joined the Vocal department of Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory at a young age. Now, much older, DAVI is a DJ, producer, music composer and remixer whilst also regularly touring the world. His music has enabled him to grace the crowds in venues such as Avalon, Black Rock City and Monday Night Social, and release on labels including Outside The Box Music, Treibstoff, Nine Records, Stripped Music Recordings and Bits & Pieces.

Tracklist:

1. Metropolis
2. Change Your Life (Original Mix)

3. None Of Us

4. Change Your Life (Part 2)

Released: 20/05/2016

Cat#: RBL035

Distribution: Above Board

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DAVI - Gates Of Babylon (RBL021)

Back on board Crosstown rebel off-shot Rebellion since his massive "Two Suns In The Sky EP" was released on the label late last year. LA based producer DAVI returns to deliver "The Gates Of Babylon". Never restricted by the boundaries of genre, the title track is highly mistifying as it resonates a distinct middle eastern tone through the infectious melody and layered atmosphere. The release also features the stunning "Eclipse" which follows suit taking you on a deep journey, filled with warm tones, vibrant strings and a solid bassline.

David "DAVI" Khanjian's powerful DJ sets have seen him travel the world including India, Ecuador, Canada, Argentina, New Caledonia and Europe alongside playing parties and venues as Exchange LA, Monday Social, TomorrowWorld, Enter and Minus Showcase. He also recently played at Wizardry: The Get Lost Afterhours alongside Acid Pauli, Damian Lazarus, DJ Tennis and Three.

    With previous releases found on the likess of Anjunadeep, Outside The Box Music, Treistoff, Nine Records, Stripped Music Recordings and Bits & Pieces, his name is now instantly recognizable among the Progressive, techno world who play his music around the globe.

     With releases in the pipeline on multiple record labels and with support from people such as Damian Lazarus, Pete Tong, Robert Babicz, John Digweed, Richie Hawtin, Lee Burridge, Eelke Klein, Herman Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Way Out West, James Zabiela and many more, it is clear that things are only on the way up for this talented artist.

Label: Rebellion

Cat No: RBL021

Web: www.crosstownrebels.com

Distribution: Above Board

Released: Mon Dec 15th, 2014

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DAVI - Two Suns In The Sky EP (RBL017)

Capturing the essence of the Crosstown Rebels and Robot Heart experience at Burning Man, DAVI’s selection of deep melodic odysseys for Rebellion are awash with the other-worldly magic of the Playa. A-side ‘Rebel Heart’ fuses ancient Eastern melodies with moody bass and mystical arrangements. Second track ‘Anunnaki’ (a name denoting a group of deities in ancient Mesopotamian cultures) continues the theme of spellbinding, earthy tones and on the remix, Mark Jenkyns toughens up ‘Rebel Heart’ with a squelchy acid-flecked bassline, solid kicks and overlays of his own wonky synth structures. Last but not least the masterstroke ‘Two Suns In The Sky’ hypnotises the soul with rolling drum beats and epic chords as waves of spooky energy and polyrhythms punctuate the cosmic sunrise soundscape.  

The Rebel Heart party helped me find myself at Burning Man last year. The music was new and inspirational and I felt it deep inside of me. I was back in my studio within 2 days of returning from the desert, fired up by this new direction and I think I managed to create my own spin on this most magical experience and of course I sent it to Crosstown straight away". 


For Armenian born 20-year-old David “DAVI” Khanjian, 2012 was a breakthrough year - with a South American tour, the release of a monster remix of Underworld’s anthem ‘Two Month’s Off’’ and playing a set to 50,000 people at Burning Man festival - a life-changing experience that inspired this EP.


After relocating to LA after attending the prestigious Komitas State Music Conservatory in Armenia, DAVI’s production career began to take off and a chance meeting with a personal hero Robert Babicz led to him doing the first ever remix for Robert’s new label Babiczstyle. Later releases came on labels such as Bits & Pieces, Armada, Outside The Box, Treibstoff, Anjunadeep and Hope Recordings.


South Shields’ finest Mark Jenkyns first appeared on the first two Hot Waves compilations, and is now a force to be reckoned with on the underground circuit with upcoming releases on the Paradise summer sampler on Hot Creations and Alex Arnout’s Dogmatik imprint.

• Label: Rebellion
• Cat no: RBL007
• Web: www.crosstownrebels.com
• Distribution: Above Board
• Released: Mon Sep 9th, 2013

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